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CHAPTER II 



LOCATING THE HOUSE 



When planning the house, even for a small plot, much consid- 

 eration should be given to the proper location. The aim should 

 be to secure comfort, pleasure and enjoyment for the occupants, 

 not only from the interior, but as well from as much of the exterior 

 as may be embraced. Some thought should be given, too, to the 

 presentment of the best architectural features of the house to the 

 view of those from without. 



EXPOSURE 



The course of the sun in relation to the principal rooms of the 

 house should be of the first importance. Fig. 7 shows the points of 

 the compass and the comparative value of each exposure. 



The location of the majority of small houses is governed by the 

 street. The highways usually run north and south, or east and 

 west, and so the houses are placed accordingly, invariably facing 

 the street. This is a practice that should be discontinued if we 

 are to get all the enjoyment possible out of our homes. There is 

 no good reason why we should not turn the house entirely around 

 if necessary to get the best exposure. By careful planning of the 

 house and grounds, the kitchen wing may, if advisable, face the 

 street with more pleasure and comfort to the occupants, and with- 

 out objection to the passerby. 



Figs. 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 show houses variously lo- 

 cated on small lots. 



On larger estates the house should really be planned 

 for the house site, and not the site for the house, as 



STUDY OF A HOUSE LOCATION ON A SMALL LOT 



Fig. 14. — A house on an eminence with rising ground in the rear. — 

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